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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRIDAY 10 DECEMBER 2021 Good Afternoon, It gives me enormous pleasure to welcome you to ‘The MansionBet Christmas Meeting’ here at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse. Today’s ﬁxture is our last for 2021, but we will be back in no time at all with racing returning on 13th January. Today’s racing is made up of seven races. The ﬁrst on our card being the RW Hough & Sons Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5, 4+yo) at 12:20pm. At 1:30pm, we’ll see the Alfa Aggregate Products Golden Spurs Handicap Chase (Class 3, 4+yo) take to the track with a prize of £12,300. The day will then draw to a close with the Merry Christmas And Happy New Year Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race) (CL 5)at 3:45pm. Our thanks go to today’s title sponsor MansionBet, as well as our other sponsors RW Hough & Sons, Alfa Aggregate Products, Stan’s Superstore and DTS Scaffolding. Your support is greatly appreciated by all here at Bangor-on-Dee. The next race day here at Bangor-on-Dee will be in the new year on 13th January 2022 as we open the new season with the New Year Meeting. Tickets are available now and we hope you’ll join us again then to kick off another exciting year of racing.

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CONTENTS

& TODAY’S RACING

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FACILITIES AT THE RACECOURSE Your guide to facilities around Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard BANGOR-ON-DEE COURSE FACTS & STATS A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Bangor-on-Dee today TODAY’S TOP TIPS Selections for every race today TODAY’S OFFICIALS The list of Officials for racing at Bangor-on-Dee today

14 16 20

CHELTENHAM 12.05PM THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE

24 28 32 34 38 40 42

2ND RACE 12.57PM THE FOLLOW @MANSIONBET ON TWITTER HANDICAP CHASE

46 50 54 58

CHELTENHAM 3.00PM

THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP CHASE

6TH RACE

THE DTS SCAFFOLDING NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE)

1ST RACE

12.20PM THE R W HOUGH & SONS HANDICAP CHASE

CHELTENHAM 12.40PM THE TIGGYS TRUST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE

CHELTENHAM 1.15PM

THE CATESBY HANDICAP HURDLE

3RD RACE 1.30PM

THE ALFA AGGREGATE PRODUCTS GOLDEN SPURS HANDICAP CHASE

CHELTENHAM 1.50PM

THE CF ROBERTS ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES MARES’ HANDICAP CHASE

4TH RACE

THE MANSIONBET PROUD TO SUPPORT BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE

2.05PM

CHELTENHAM 2.25PM

THE BETFAIR HANDICAP CHASE (GRADE 3)

5TH RACE

THE LES GEE MEMORIAL ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE

2.40PM

3.10PM

CHELTENHAM 3.35PM

THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE

7TH RACE

THE MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

3.45PM

(CATEGORY 2 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

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STANDARD TERMS FOR EACH WAY BETTING In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting. · Fewer than 5 runners – all to win · 5-7 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2 · 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3 · Handicaps with 12-15 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3 · Handicaps with 16 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

AWAY BETTING Many bookmakers will also take bets at the other race meetings today. They offer a comprehensive service, including bets settled TAX FREE at Starting Price (S.P.)

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PLACING YOUR BET Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker. You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.

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READING

THE RACECARD

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR 1

4 O’FAOLAINS BOY (IRE) (34) B g Oscar (IRE) - Lisa’s Storm (IRE) Owner: Mr C Trembath & Mr R Hyde Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport Breeder: Tom and P. Phelan Sponsor: Chanelle

Patrick Corbett (7)

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap. Form: 2F1-311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £100,000 after winning Irish point in April and dug deep when off the mark under Rules in a Chepstow bumper. Added to that on hurdling bow back there last month and looks a useful prospect. Star Rating★★★★✩ Official BHA Rating -

Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam) Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut c - Colt Gr - Grey f - ﬁlly Ro - Roan m - mare

Horse’s name

Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

Number of day’s since horse last ran

Age of horse

Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds

Owner’s Name(s)

10. Breeder 11.

Sponsor

12. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment 13. Owner’s Colours description

14. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season - denotes new year C - The horse has won on this racecourse D - The horse has won over this distance CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run 15. A guide to the horse’s recentform and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. 16. Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

2m4f72y C

2m1f77y & 3m5f142y C 2m145y H 2m145y NHF

2m3f123y H

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COURSE FACTS & STATS

Finish

3m30y C 2m7f32y H

A left-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference. There are nine relatively easy fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Three tight turns make the course somewhat sharp in nature TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2016-2021) WITH RUNNERS: D MCCAIN (66 wins from 311 runners, 21%) runs ZAFAR (2.05), LADY TREMAINE (2.40), BARRICHELLO (3.10), BARROWDALE (3.45). J CANDLISH (14 wins from 83 runners, 17%) runs ZUCKERBERG (12.55), TANARPINO (1.30), HAPPY HOLLOW (2.05), ASK THE JUDGE (3.45). A KING (13 wins from 58 runners, 22%) runs MAJOR DUNDEE (1.30). G HANMER (12 wins from 75 runners, 16%) runs O CEALLAIGH (12.55), DEE LANE (2.40).

BIG RACE

CONNECTIONS 1. DONALD MCCAIN 1

2. BRIAN HUGHES

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: O MURPHY (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs VOCALISER (12.55). L RUSSELL (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs IZZY’S CHAMPION (12.20), CAMP BELAN (12.55). JONJO O’NEILL (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs GOSUATRI (12.55), ADICCI (1.30), TEDHAM (2.05), HALF THE FREEDOM (3.10). N TWISTON-DAVIES (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs MUCKAMORE (1.30). TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2016-2021) WITH RIDES: WILL KENNEDY (19 wins from 106 rides, 18%) rides ROYAL ACT (12.20), GOSUATRI (12.55). SEAN QUINLAN (11 wins from 79 rides, 14%) rides TANARPINO (1.30), HAPPY HOLLOW (2.05), ASK THE JUDGE (3.45). LEE EDWARDS (10 wins from 85 rides, 12%) rides MAN OF THE NORTH (12.55). BENJAMIN POSTE (6 wins from 72 rides, 8%) rides THAIS TOIR (12.55), FORTUNE TRAVELLER (3.45). JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: KEVIN BROGAN (4 wins from 15 rides, 27%) rides ADICCI (1.30), HALF THE FREEDOM (3.10). SEAN QUINLAN (4 wins from 47 rides, 9%) rides listed above. DAVID BASS (4 wins from 17 rides, 24%) rides EQUUS DREAMER (1.30), INFLAGRANTE (3.45). STAN SHEPPARD (3 wins from 17 rides, 18%) rides KESTREL VALLEY (12.55). WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 12.55 MAN OF THE NORTH (won off 86 down 4lb to 82); VOCALISER (won off 109 down 4lb to 105); 12.20 FACT FLOW (won off 82 down 4lb to 78); IZZY’S CHAMPION (won off 96 down 10lb to 86). FANCY THAT V WILLIAMS won the 1.30 race in 2014 and 2020. The stable is represented by CUBAN PETE in the race today. D MCCAIN won the 3.10 race in 2017, 2018 and 2020. The stable is represented by BARRICHELLO in the race today. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th December.

LEADING TRAINER & JOCKEYS LEADING TRAINERS & JOCKEYS Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will be rewarding the most successful trainer and jockey during the 2021-22 season. CURRENT STANDINGS FOR LEADING TRAINER AND JOCKEY AWARDS 2021-22 JOCKEYS BRIAN HUGHES SEAN BOWEN AIDAN COLEMAN SEAN QUINLAN

1ST 6 2 4 2

2ND 3 1

TRAINERS DONALD MCCAIN GARY HANMER ALASTAIR RALPH OLLY MURPHY

1ST 6 3 3 3

2ND 4 3 1

3RD 2 6 1 1

4TH 2

PTS 93 53 44 44

3RD 5 2 2 1

4TH 4 2 2 1

PTS 116 63 49 36

POINTS ARE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS: 1st 10 points, 2nd 7 points, 3rd 4 points, 4th 2 points.

2021-22 LEADING JOCKEY Brian Hughes

2021-22 LEADING TRAINER Donald McCain

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Venetia Williams has won two of the last seven runnings of the Golden Spurs Handicap Chase, including 12 months ago with Snuff Box, and she saddles Cuban Pete in this year’s renewal at 1.30.

RACE 1

RICHIE VALENTINE’s best form may be on good ground but his form stands out above the rest in this line-up, having won his last two attempts over this C&D. The seven-year-old was most recently seen going close at Hereford and if building on that, he looks the one to beat, ahead of the likes of Izzy’s Champion, who was a gutsy winner at Musselburgh on his penultimate start, and Royal Act, who goes well in these conditions. Fact Flow and Kingston King are others to consider. WIN: RICHIE VALENTINE DANGER: ROYAL ACT

RACE 2

The Jane Williams stable can do little wrong at present and ADMIRAL BALKO looks just the type that will enjoy these testing conditions, having won at Wincanton over hurdles on soft ground back in March off an identical mark. He may not have put it together just yet over fences, but his fourth at Hereford wasn’t without promise and he gets the nod ahead of the improving Bitasweetsymphony, who has placed on both starts over the larger obstacles. Two-time C&D winner Vocaliser must be respected along with the consistent Zuckerberg, and Gosuatri. WIN: ADMIRAL BALKO DANGER: BITASWEETSYMPHONY

RACE 3

This can go the way of MAJOR DUNDEE, who is likely to have plenty more improvement in the locker after a taking chase debut at Fakenham. Moreover, Alan King’s charge is proven at the trip, having won over close to three miles at Chepstow in March. Muckamore was somewhat lucky to win by such a margin at Wetherby last time out, but that isn’t to suggest he can’t progress from that, while Equus Dreamer is a proven stayer who shaped well on chase debut at Ffos Las. WIN: MAJOR DUNDEE DANGER: EQUUS DREAMER

RACE 4

The suggestion is HAPPY HOLLOW, who looks just the type to enjoy testing conditions, having won on heavy ground at Uttoxeter back in February. Jennie Candlish’s charge has progressed since being upped in trip and he competes off the same mark as when runnerup at Hexham most recently. Paricolor has been knocking on the door, finishing second at Cheltenham and Doncaster, and is feared most. Tedham doesn’t seem to like chasing, but is respected now switching back to hurdles. WIN: HAPPY HOLLOW DANGER: PARICOLOR

RACE 5

LADY TREMAINE was not disgraced when finishing fourth in novice company at Uttoxeter last month. The daughter of Kalanisi appears to have been given a workable mark of 104 for her handicap debut and she gets the nod to strike in this contest, now wearing first-time cheekpieces. Gouet Des Bruyeres remains lightly raced over hurdles and he could have more to offer returning to this sphere, while Von Melas is also considered taking on his elders with the weight-for-age allowance. WIN: LADY TREMAINE DANGER: GOUET DES BRUYERES

RACE 6

BARRICHELLO won a Listed contest last time out and although he has to give 7lb or more away to his rivals today, he may have the class to successfully do so. Possibly better over further, the softer going will help bring his stamina in to play and if he makes all the running again, he may not see another horse. Drenagh has been off since March 2020 but has some useful bumper form which makes him one to watch, while Half The Freedom could go well on his hurdling bow. WIN: BARRICHELLO DANGER: DRENAGH

RACE 7

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Precious little form to work with here, but BARROWDALE cost 50,000 pounds after winning his point-to-point at Boulta and he seems to have been found a suitable opportunity for his first start under Rules. Come On Gary looks the part on paper and is related to numerous winners over hurdles and fences, so he may get involved first time out, while Cabhfuilfungi has the form in the book after a fourth at Tipperary last March and could be a serious contender here. WIN: BARROWDALE DANGER: CABHFUILFUNGI

CHELTENHAM 12.05

for novice four, ﬁve and six yrs old

Total race value £15000

THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

2M 179Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. 17 entries at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) BP No

Horse

Age

DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (26) 5

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Soﬁe (GER) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Stall 5-Stars Betvictor

11 4

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON chevron, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap. Form: 3222-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and consistent in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles after 8 months off/wind op in 13-runner novice at Fontwell (17.7f) 26 days ago, value for extra. Sure to progress. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (23) 4

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr John P. McManus Dan Skelton, Alcester Comte Michel de Gigou Ladbrokes

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 1-1

JPR ONE (IRE) (30)

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr J. P. Romans Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap. Form: 1 D

WASHINGTON (GB) (26)

Br g Westerner - Present Leader

GREAT HEART’JAC (FR) (39)

Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Aqua Fontana (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr Lee Craze Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux Dunraven Group of Companies

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE chevron, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap. Form: 1640-22 BF

SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (22)

Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff

Paddy Brennan

5 10 12

Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd star. Sponsor: J. F. Kegs Ltd Form: 111-2 D BF TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive in winning all 3 bumpers starts in 2020 and shaped with promise switched to hurdling after 14 months off when second in 5-runner novice at Market Rasen (18.6f) 22 days ago. Should improve. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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Aidan Coleman

6 10 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers but ran to only a fair level on his ﬁrst try hurdling when second in 9-runner novice at Hereford (16.2f) 39 days ago. Should do better. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Brendan Powell

5 11 4

Owner: Tim Syder Colours: RED and WHITE check, Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote WHITE cap. Breeder: Jeremy MacTaggart Form: 11-12 D Sponsor: McCoy Contractors TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who scored in the manner of a useful recruit on Bangor hurdles debut in October. Similar form when second in 4-runner Grade 2 here last time and remains open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 129

Harry Skelton

4 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Court Cave gelding who downed a couple of fairly high-proﬁle rivals to make a winning start in very promising fashion in 16-runner novice at Exeter (16.7f) 30 days ago. Sure to progress. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

Gavin Sheehan

11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of sole bumper start at Le Mans and went in again on Warwick hurdle/stable bow (2m) 12 months later, leading last and quickening clear. Type to improve markedly. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

Jockey

Adam Wedge

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The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: MAKE ME A BELIEVER (IRE) 5 10 12 Tom Scudamore 16-5 (David Pipe) 6 ran

Betting Forecast: 9-4 Washington (GB), 5-2 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR), 9-2 JPR One (IRE), 15-2 Datsalrightgino (GER), 12-1 Great Heart’jac (FR), 14-1 Socialist Agenda (GB) Race Summary: WASHINGTON still didn’t look the finished article when runner-up in a small-field Grade 2 here last time, so with more improvement to come, he gets the nod. Hartur d’oudairies and Jpr One both created a positive impression on their respective hurdle debuts and also look very promising.

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1-2-3: 1.WASHINGTON 2.HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 3.JPR ONE (IRE)

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

FIRST RACE 12.20 for four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £6436

THE R W HOUGH & SONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

2M 1F 77Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627, the fourth £350, the ﬁfth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. R W Hough and Sons have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey in addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 30 entries at £25. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £290; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2723)

Horse

Age

CALICOJACK (IRE) (33)

B g Beneﬁcial - Ballyoscar (IRE)

Jockey

9 11 12

Owner: Mr Mark George Robinson Colours: ORANGE, WHITE Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest epaulets, BLACK sleeves. Breeder: Dermot Cunningham Form: 00600-F TIMEFORM VIEW Let down by jumping in Ireland last term and didn’t get past the ninth in a handicap at Ffos Las on debut for current yard. Plenty to prove. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 99 Mr Mark Robinson (7)

EROS (FR) (33)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Madame Lys (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne Mr Fernand Sellier The Fire House

7 11 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE stars and sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE stars. Form: 0/33P0-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in novice hurdles for Olly Murphy and placed in points in late-2020. Lightly raced for current yard and recent chasing/seasonal debut was a positive step, so not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

RICHIE VALENTINE (GB) (16)

B g Native Ruler - Karmest

Ben Godfrey (5)

7 11 4

Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN Owner: Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn seams, BLACK sleeves and cap. Breeder: Richard Davies Form: r1P5P2 CD TIMEFORM VIEW Two from two over C&D and returned to form from out of the blue when second at Hereford last time, so he makes most appeal in a race where many have questions to answer. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 91

MASTER MALCOLM (GB) (2)

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Sage Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Chris Ward (5)

4 11 0

Colours: ER MAROON, BEIGE Cross of NN BEIGE and WHITE ULorraine, quartered cap. R N Form: 5-32P64 NO

Mrs Clare Richmond-Watson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham J. H. Richmond-Watson NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Clear signs of ability in bumpers and o over hurdles, dles, but is y yet to offer RatingHIIII much encouragement in this sphere. Star Rating HIIII Offi Official cial BHA Rating 93

IZZY’S CHAMPION (IRE) (23)

B g Gold Well - Native Crystal (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell Lucinda Russell, Kinross Edmond Coleman Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 10 13

Colours: YELLOW and RED diamonds, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond. Form: 0-30314

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed previous promise when narrow winner at Musselburgh in November and followed it up with a respectable fourth at Hexham. Warrants plenty of respect in a weak affair. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86 Stephen Mulqueen

KINGSTON KING (IRE) (23)

B g Morozov (USA) - Gra Mo Chroi

7 10 7

Owner: Mr D. Rees Colours: BLACK, RED star, Trainer: David Rees, Haverfordwest diamonds on sleeves, BLACK cap, Breeder: Pat Sheehy RED stars. Form: 034243 TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Newton Abbot in June and has hit the frame last 4 starts. Should give it another good go from the front, but he’s vulnerable to anything well handicapped. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80

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8 10 6

AMLOVI (IRE) (253)

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portanob (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. R. Whistance Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Trainer: Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn RED triple diamond and sleeves, Breeder: Mrs Fintina Kealey quartered cap. Form: 14/33FPTIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who was making promising start over fences when departing 3 out at Ffos Las in February. Again let down by jumping there a couple of months later, though, and not seen since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/4/2021 it was reported that the Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 79 trainer said the ground was riding dead.

FACT FLOW (IRE) (29)

Br g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Beaver Run (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Bill & Ben Partnership Dai Burchell, Ebbw Vale Miss Laura Devitt Dai Burchell Racing

12 10 5

ROYAL ACT (GB) (273)

Br g Royal Anthem (USA) - Native’s Return (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Mrs G. A. Corbett Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors

Conor Ring (3)

9 10 3

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap. Form: 556562-

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up and he’s likely to need this ﬁrst run for 9 months, so others are more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW epaulets, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap. Form: 1-04P30

TIMEFORM VIEW Not at best since scoring at Chepstow in April, dropping away tamely at Market Rasen last time. Hard to fancy despite a sliding mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78

James Davies

William Kennedy

YOURHOLIDAYISOVER (IRE) (45)14 10 1

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Whitehaven Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Colours: YELLOW, Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells MAUVE epaulets. Darley Form: 2P2P-P5 DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who boasts a very poor strike rate and doesn’t make any appeal. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 74 Tabitha Worsley (5)

6 10 0

ALTUMANINA (GB) (23)

B m Helmet (AUS) - Tanwir Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr Pip Harney Sam Allwood, Whitchurch John James Allwood Horse Transport

Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap. Form: P44-4PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked pretty limited throughout her career and was pulled up on her ﬁrst go at chasing recently. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 73

MIDNIGHT OWLE (GB) (15)

Ch g Midnight Legend - Owlesbury Dream (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Charlie Todd (3)

11 10 0

Colours: RED, GREY hooped FSF Racing Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove sleeves, RED cap, GREY star. D. J. & C. Dyson Form: 662PP-0 Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Retains little ability and faces another stiff task from out of the weights. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 71

Cillin Leonard (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

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2020: EURKASH (FR) 6 11 1 Gavin Sheehan 5-2 (Paul Webber) 10 ran

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Betting Forecast: 10-3 Richie Valentine (GB), 7-2 Izzy’s Champion (IRE), 9-2 Kingston King (IRE), 9-1 Eros (FR), 12-1 Fact Flow (IRE), Royal Act (GB), 18-1 Amlovi (IRE), 40-1 Master Malcolm (GB), 50-1 Altumanina (GB), 66-1 Yourholidayisover (IRE), Midnight Owle (GB), 80-1 Calicojack (IRE) Race Summary: RICHIE VALENTINE ran well recently and bids to defend an unbeaten record over C&D so he’s marginally preferred to the in-form Izzy’s Champion. Kingston King could take some catching if he finds a rhythm out in front, so he’s another one worth considering.

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CHELTENHAM 12.40 for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £16400

THE TIGGYS TRUST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

3M 1F 56Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the ﬁfth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Lowest weight 10st 11lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb (12lb weight range). Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the winner and the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries, 1 at £15 and 10 at £75. Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Horse

Age

J’AI FROID (IRE) (23)

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE)

Jockey

8 11 8

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE Owner: Mrs K. Bromley Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds seams, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE Breeder: Patricia and Marie Keating cap, RED diamonds. Form: 11112-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Strong stayer who was proliﬁc over hurdles for this stable last term and probably needed his chasing debut in a novice at Hexham 23 days ago. Should improve for that, so not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 143

COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (40)

B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE)

7 11 7

Owner: Andy Ralph Colours: LIGHT BLUE and PINK Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham diabolo, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Seamus Kennedy cap, PINK diamond. Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 411-14F D TIMEFORM VIEW Made giant strides over hurdles during the spring and, with a run under his belt, was in the process of making a winning start to chasing when falling at the last at Lingﬁeld 40 days ago. Big claims. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 142

BARBADOS BUCK’S (IRE) (42) 6

B g Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Philip Hore Jnr Morson Group

Colours: BLACK and WHITE (halved), RED sleeves and cap. Form: 21110-3 D BF

UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (26) 5

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

11 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Big-money buy from Irish points who proved useful over hurdles (won 3 times) but needs to put a lacklustre chasing/seasonal debut at Wetherby behind him. Blinkers could perk him up. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140

Max Kendrick

Harry Cobden

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Colours: MAROON, WHITE Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham epaulets and armlets. Gregory Rossiter Form: 1142-2F Agetur (UK) Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who offered plenty of encouragement on his debut over fences when second of 3 here in October. Fell heavily at the third here next time, but remains with potential. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 136 Sam Twiston-Davies

BARNAVIDDAUN (IRE) (244)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lucy Murphy (IRE)

8 11 0

Owner: Graham Clarkson & Andrew Smelt Colours: DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN cross Trainer: David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold belts, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, Breeder: Sean Murphy LIGHT GREEN and DARK GREEN check cap. Sponsor: CWB Form: 21/421PTIMEFORM VIEW Progressive Irish hurdler for Thomas Mullins but broke a blood vessel when pulled up on debut for new stable at Aintree 8 months ago. Tough race to make his chasing debut in. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/4/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135

CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (47)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Ramblers Lucinda Russell, Kinross P. Hillis Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 10 13

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW chevrons, armlets and star on cap. Form: 1161-31 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful pointer who as 2 from 3 in novice hurdles and built on an encouraging debut when off the mark in this sphere in a handicap at Aintree 47 days ago. Open to further improvement. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 134

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7 10 11

EVA’S OSKAR (IRE) (21)

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Sardagna (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Sally & Richard Prince Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Mr & Mrs N. Faulks Tote

Colours: RED, MAUVE star, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON check sleeves, ORANGE cap, EMERALD GREEN stars. Form: 4F44-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned better than ever when scoring at Chepstow in October and backed it up when second to a game rival at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

Alan Johns

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

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The Result 1st

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AWAY RACING

2020: HAPPYGOLUCKY (IRE) 6 11 6 David Bass 13-8 (Kim Bailey) 5 ran

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Race Summary: CORACH RAMBLER has a highly progressive profile and an excellent strike rate, so he gets the narrow vote to defy a rise for his facile success at Aintree in October. Coeur Serein was about to score when falling at Lingfield on chasing debut, so he’s regarded as the main danger ahead of Barbados Buck’s, who looks the type to benefit from first-time blinkers, 1-2-3: 1.CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) 2.COEUR SEREIN (IRE) 3.BARBADOS BUCK’S (IRE)

NOTICES Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but not guaranteed as correct. Numerals before the hyphen refer to last seasons form. Alteration in weights or colours will be displayed on the Number Boards.

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Betting Forecast: 7-2 Coeur Serein (IRE), Barbados Buck’s (IRE), 4-1 Corach Rambler (IRE), 6-1 Eva’s Oskar (IRE), 7-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 9-1 J’Ai Froid (IRE), 28-1 Barnaviddaun (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 12.55 for four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £6436

THE FOLLOW @mansionbetrace ON TWITTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

2M 4F 72Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627, the fourth £350, the ﬁfth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mansion Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. Also a prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 30 entries at £25. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £290; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2723)

Horse

Age

O CEALLAIGH (IRE) (641)

12 12 0

B g Westerner - Hirayna

Owner: Mr Gwyn Evans Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Breeder: Mr Mervyn Chamney

Jockey

Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves. Form: 0/6/3U23/- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences and best watched after 21 months off. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 William Shanahan (7)

VOCALISER (IRE) (31)

B g Vocalised (USA) - Bring Back Matron (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

9 11 12

The Songsters Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE Olly Murphy, Wilmcote chevron and star on cap. J. S. Bolger & Ennistown Stud Form: P26644 CD McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season but mixed record so far this term. Last 2 starts were respectable at least and back down in class here. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

CAMP BELAN (IRE) (62)

B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Lewis Stones (7)

5 11 12

Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW Lucinda Russell, Kinross braces, sleeves and cap. Stephen Campion Form: 353-3 Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who showed fair form only hurdles start in Ireland. Below that level both starts for new yard but entitled to come on for return. Makes chase debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105 Stephen Mulqueen

ZUCKERBERG (GER) (19)

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zazera (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek Gestut Karlshof Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

5 11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap. Form: 543223

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win in this country, though he’s run well in similar contests last 3 starts and you’d think his turn will come. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104 Tabitha Worsley (5)

MONITION (IRE) (231)

B g Stowaway - Forever Bubbles (IRE)

8 11 10

Owner: Mr G. Bower Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE Trainer: John Groucott, Much Wenlock cross belts and armlets, hooped Breeder: John P. Cahill cap. Form: 2S60/5PTIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden in Ireland who failed to build on reappearance for this yard after 20 months off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/4/2021 it was reported that the horse hung badly left. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 103

GOSUATRI (FR) (37)

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Josvalie (FR)

5 11

Owner: Mr John P. McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Breeder: Jocelyne Ventrou Form: 1/46-63 Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Won a French bumper in 2019. Limited impact over hurdles during the spring but big improver when third on handicap bow at Chepstow on return. Makes quick switch to chasing and needs considering. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 94

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KESTREL VALLEY (GB) (24)

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Lady Karinga Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mrs Jan Johnson Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T. A. Harman Towers Hotel & Spa

7 10 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap. Form: 13504-6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won handicaps in the mud at Ffos Las and Wincanton over hurdles last season but form dipped after, and well held on chase bow/return. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92

Stan Sheppard

6 10 13

THAIS TOIR (FR) (256)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Scotland Act (FR)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED triple Owner: Mr S. R. Whistance Trainer: Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn diamond and sleeves, quartered cap. Breeder: E. Petit, H. Petit & T. Kervaire Form: 5/304P0TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of promise over hurdles for Lacey but well held both starts for this yard. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/3/2021 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly minus a shoe. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 92

BITASWEETSYMPHONY (IRE) (19)

B g Mahler - Libertango (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw Sam Allwood, Whitchurch A. Smart Allwood Horse Transport

6 10 12

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and ORANGE diamonds, BLACK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, ORANGE star. Form: 456P-32 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track sent chasing this season, placed here (17f) and at Uttoxeter. Should have more to offer in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91

ADMIRAL BALKO (FR) (16)

B or Br g Balko (FR) - Singaminnie (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Culverhill Racing Club III Colours: ORANGE, BLACK Cross of Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Lorraine. Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Form: 2531-04 D Culverhill Farm Racing

GLANCE BACK (GB) (42)

B g Passing Glance - Roberta Back (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Charlie Todd (3)

4 10 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Wincanton in March and all the better for return when creditable fourth on chase bow at Hereford last time. Open to improvement in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

Ben Poste

Mrs M. J. Arnold Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Mrs J. Arnold NAF

Nick Scholﬁeld

10 10 11

Colours: CERISE, ROYAL BLUE quartered cap. Form: 060-0PP CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time chase winner, including here, but needs to bounce back in a major way following a thoroughly underwhelming calendar year. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90 Harrison Beswick (5)

MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (19) 8 10 3

B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Last Day Racing Partnership Colours: RED, WHITE spots, Tony Carroll, Cropthorne WHITE sleeves, RED armlets. Peter Storey Form: P003-50 C Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy record over fences and well held at Uttoxeter on return but did win here (17.35f) last season off 4lb higher. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82

Lee Edwards

9 10 0

VETONCALL (IRE) (747)

B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE)

Owner: Mr Alan Jones Colours: MAROON, EMERALD Trainer: Alan Jones, Timberscombe GREEN epaulets, halved sleeves. Breeder: Christopher McKeever Form: P/000/P0/TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but has displayed little under Rules. Off over 2 years. Blinkered for 1st time. 6lb out of the handicap. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 73

James Best

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

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2020: KNOCKNAMONA (IRE) 9 10 7 Alain Cawley 9-2 (Micky Hammond) 10 ran

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Betting Forecast: 7-2 Gosuatri (FR), 13-2 Vocaliser (IRE), 15-2 Zuckerberg (GER), Bitasweetsymphony (IRE), 8-1 Admiral Balko (FR), 12-1 Camp Belan (IRE), 14-1 Man of The North (GB), 18-1 O Ceallaigh (IRE), 22-1 Kestrel Valley (GB), 28-1 Glance Back (GB), 50-1 Thais Toir (FR), 66-1 Vetoncall (IRE), 80-1 Monition (IRE)

Race Summary: GOSUATRI showed big improvement when third on his handicap bow at Chepstow on return 5 weeks ago and looks an interesting runner switched to fences off the same mark. Admiral Balko made a promising start over fences when fourth at Hereford and is another to consider along with Vocaliser, who’s back down in class. 1-2-3: 1.GOSUATRI (FR) 2.ADMIRAL BALKO (FR) 3.VOCALISER (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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CHELTENHAM 1.15 for three yrs old and upwards

Total race value £16400

THE CATESBY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

2M 179Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the ﬁfth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CATESBY has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Horse

Age

ESPRIT DU LARGE (FR) (293)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Tuffslolyloly (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan Pascal Noue Tote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoop. Form: 1F/F3FP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into smart novice chaser in 2019/20, including a Grade 1 win. However, he lost way over fences last term and also dropped away tamely back hurdling in February. Something to prove on return. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 138

QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (26)

B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Colours: RED, WHITE seams, The Bourtoneers Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED cap. Form: 3124-11 D William Bourke Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club

MENGLI KHAN (IRE) (41)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Danielli (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Adam Wedge

6 11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive hurdler, winning eased down in Fontwell handicap last month. In a more competitive environment now but a 6lb rise doesn’t look severe. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 137

Jockey

7 11 12

Kielan Woods

8 11 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BLACK star. Mr Michael Blencowe Form: 10220-P Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Ballylinch Stud Moretons Investments Ltd, Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed small-ﬁeld events over hurdles/fences in Ireland in summer 2020 but little show in his 3 starts over jumps since joining this yard, pulling up in Ascot chase on return in October. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135 Nathan Brennan (7)

BROOMFIELD BURG (IRE) (36) 5

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Somedaysomehow (IRE)

11 4

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 10-112 BF Breeder: Mr Michael D. Hickey TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when winning bumper/novice hurdle in spring. Outbattled to some extent when second in Newbury novice last month but retains plenty of potential now handicapping. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 130

JAN MAAT (GER) (135)

Gr g Electric Beat - Jeanine (GER) Owner: Mr Neil King Trainer: Neil King, Burderop Breeder: Gestut Trona

8 11

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star. Form: 4F00-40 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best for Henry de Bromhead, leaving that yard sincea disappointing run at Galway in July. Fair bit to prove back hurdling for new trainer. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 127

Nico de Boinville

ROBINSHILL (IRE) (25)

Jack Quinlan

10 10 12

Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - I Remember It Well (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr R. J. Rexton Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Patrick Doyle Agetur (UK) Ltd

Colours: DARK GREEN,YELLOW mirrored ‘R’s bisected by a crossed hook,collar,cuffs & cap,DARK GREEN button on cap & cuffs Form: 11145-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick last autumn and returned with a bang to win 2m Leicester handicap on return 25 days ago. Won off 8lb higher over fences last year so retains handicapping scope. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124 Sam Twiston-Davies

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ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (42)

B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER)

4 10 11

Owner: Mrs E. Avery Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW (quartered), diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham and PURPLE quartered cap. Breeder: Coolmore Form: 41424-1 Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of 2m Plumpton handicap in October. Shaped as if amiss returned to the Flat at Newmarket 11 days later but he remains unexposed as a hurdler. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/10/2021 it was reported that the Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123 horse ran ﬂat after three close runs.

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CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (28) 4 10 8

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)

Mr Nic Brereton Colours: BLACK, YELLOW star, Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars. Yeomanstown Stud Form: 2-11322 bresbet ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice handicap winner (at 2m) during the summer who ran best race yet when runner-up on his course reappearance last month. Another who has to enter the reckoning. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

THE GREY FALCO (FR) (30)

Gr g Falco (USA) - Take A Chance (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

6 10 7

The Roaming Roosters Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK star Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth and star on cap. Mme Magalen Bryant Form: 0132P-5 Planned Office Interiors Ltd

FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (652)

B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Brendan Powell

7 10 3

B Jones & Son Colours: BLACK and PINK stripes, Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham hooped sleeves, BLACK cap. C. F. C. Jackson Form: 6/00102/bresbet ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning novice hurdler in 2019/20 but absent for 21 months ahead of this handicap debut from a mark which isn’t obviously generous. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

Max Kendrick

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (27)4 10 1

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TIMEFORM VIEW 2m Chepstow novice winner last season who shaped like a non-stayer when ﬁfth of 12 on his 2 1/2m Bangor reappearance. Remains relatively unexposed now dropping back to 2m. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

Paddy Brennan

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B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE)

LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (33)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mark E Smith,Brake Horse Power Syndicate D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green E. M. O’Sullivan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

Sean Bowen

6 10 0

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap. Form: 12233-3 C

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

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2020: BREFFNIBOY (FR) 6 10 7 Tom Buckley 15-2 (Johnny Farrelly) 16 ran

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TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent racer who landed a course handicap last November before ﬁnishing second in this race last year off a 2lb higher mark than this afternoon. Fair third on return. Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111 (-1) Archie Bellamy (7)

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Owner: Mr Dan Gilbert Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Dan Gilbert armlets, RED cap. Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited Form: 14-3214 D TIMEFORM VIEW AW bumper winner who continued steadily progressive start over hurdles with win in 17f maiden at Sedgeﬁeld in October. Creditable fourth in 21f handicap here since. Another who can’t be discounted. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

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PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Broomfield Burg (IRE), 9-2 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 8-1 Royaume Uni (IRE), Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 17-2 Robinshill (IRE), 14-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), Lively Citizen (IRE), 18-1 The Grey Falco (FR), 20-1 Mengli Khan (IRE), 22-1 Esprit du Large (FR), 33-1 Feel The Pinch (GB), 50-1 Jan Maat (GER) Race Summary: BROOMFIELD BURG is an unexposed type representing top connections and is fancied to make light of an opening handicap mark of 130. This is much deeper than the Fontwell race Quinta Do Mar won last time but a 6lb rise for that wide-margin success doesn’t look excessive so he’s put forward as the chief threat ahead of Robinshill. 1-2-3: 1.BROOMFIELD BURG (IRE) 2.QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) 3.ROBINSHILL (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Horse

Age

EQUUS DREAMER (IRE) (23)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Thornleigh Blossom (IRE)

Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr & Mrs M Laws and Mr & Mrs P Woodhall Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Gerald McPolin Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

6 11 12

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 22//312-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdle winner who made a promsing chasing debut when third of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (19.4f) 23 days ago. This return to a longer trip will suit, so he’s a player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127

SAMUEL JACKSON (GB) (261)

B g Alﬂora (IRE) - Primitive Quest

MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) (24)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Be My Granny Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Alan King, Barbury Castle Colm Griffin Trust Inns Limited

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 22010-1 D

TANARPINO (GB) (41)

Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - Got Tune (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Jennie Candlish, Leek Mr R. W. Huggins Pra World Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 305415 CD

Owner: Mrs Siobhan McAuley Colours: WHITE, large EMERALD Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham GREEN spots, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Ms Salome Brennan ROYAL BLUE cap. Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 1422-64 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m2f winner over hurdles who made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 9 in handicap at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 30 days ago. In the picture eased 3lb now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/11/2021 it was reported that the Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 124 horse had a breathing problem.

MUCKAMORE (IRE) (27)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Gales Return (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Muckamore Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Mrs E. Moore Agetur (UK) Ltd, Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

Kevin Brogan (3)

7 11 7

Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap. Form: 21/60P-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences despite a mixed round of jumping in 3m Wetherby handicap 27 days ago. Weighted to go well again nudged up just 2lb. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

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6 11 9

ADICCI (IRE) (30)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lughnasa (IRE)

Nick Scholﬁeld

10 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in August who posted respectable ﬁfth of 11 in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f) 41 days ago. Needs considering now back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

James Best

6 11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3m winning hurdler who took his form up a notch when going in at the ﬁrst time of asking over fences in 21f handicap at Fakenham 24 days ago. Up 3lb but holds good claims. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 126

David Bass

9 11 12

Owner: R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson Colours: BLACK, PINK stripe, Trainer: Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren striped sleeves, PINK cap. 4//0321PCD Breeder: Mrs Lucy Fielding-Johnson Form: Sponsor: Pontispool Equine Sports Centre TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Exeter in February but off since pulled up in handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/3/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127

Jockey

Jordan Nailor (3)

9 11 5

CUBAN PETE (IRE) (36)

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Gee Whizz (FR)

Owner: Mrs J. Jones Colours: PURPLE and LIGHT BLUE Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford (quartered), PURPLE sleeves, Breeder: Declan Whelan LIGHT BLUE stars, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 113F4-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last term but never dangerous after an early blunder in handicap at Ludlow (25.6f) on his return. Yard among the winners, so he shouldn’t be written off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/11/2021 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

7 11 0

WAYFINDER (IRE) (409)

Br g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Wayﬁnders Rebecca Curtis, Newport Mrs Rita Kent William Hill

Hugh Nugent (5)

Colours: ORANGE, RED, PURPLE & DARK BLUE spectrum, WHITE collar and sleeves and peak to cap. Form: 4361/21-

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who landed 26f handicap chase at Chepstow 13 months ago. Has potential to do better still, so he’s no forlorn hope despite his long absence. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

David Noonan

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: SNUFF BOX (IRE) 9 11 0 Robert Dunne 9-4 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Major Dundee (IRE), Muckamore (IRE), 9-2 Equus Dreamer (IRE), 6-1 Wayfinder (IRE), 11-1 Samuel Jackson (GB), 14-1 Adicci (IRE), 16-1 Cuban Pete (IRE), 18-1 Tanarpino (GB) Race Summary: A case can be made for all of these, but the most persuasive one is for EQUUS DREAMER who shaped very well when third at Ffos Las on his chasing bow and will be suited by this return to 3m now. Alan King’s Major Dundee is feared most on the back of his recent Fakenham success, although Wetherby scorer Muckamore is weighted to go well too in an intriguing handicap. 1-2-3: 1.EQUUS DREAMER (IRE) 2.MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) 3.MUCKAMORE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total race value £16400

THE CF ROBERTS ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualiﬁer)

2M 4F 127Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CF ROBERTS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Two Miles About Six Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 6f 54yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 22 entries, 3 at £15 and 19 at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. No

Horse

Age

VIENNA COURT (IRE) (30)

Br m Mahler - Gales Present (IRE)

Jockey

6 11 12

Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Colours: WHITE, RED braces, Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check Breeder: Colman O’Flynn Jnr sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. Sponsor: Potter Group Form: P5443-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m hurdler who boasted a mixed record over fences last term but did shape creditably when third on return in a listed mares’ event at Bangor last month. May come forward from that here. Sam Twiston-Davies Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123

FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) (23) 6

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Faucets Limited

11 11

Colours: DARK BLUE, BROWN chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 15/31-41

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive mare who enhanced good strike rate for this yard when off the mark over fences at Warwck (20f) in November, staying on well to go clear. Big player Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122 with prospect of more to come.

PRECIOUS ELEANOR (FR) (23) 6

Gr m Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Precious Lucy (FR)

11 9

Owner: Mrs Christine Graves Colours: BLACK, YELLOW Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow diamond, YELLOW and BLACK Breeder: Mr Richard Henry Hobson diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd Form: 221F-22 D TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who showed improved form at second attempt over fences when second behind Fontaine Collonges at Warwick recently. Meets that rival on 4lb better terms now and entitled to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) (34)

B m Arcadio (GER) - Rosie Lea (IRE)

DAME DU SOIR (FR) (35)

Br m Axxos (GER) - Kassing (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Graham Clarkson & Andrew Smelt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold Jaques Provost CWB

Colours: DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN cross belts, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN and DARK GREEN check cap. Form: P2130-3

MOLLY CAREW (GB) (23)

B m Midnight Legend - Moyliscar Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Gavin Sheehan

9 11 7

Mrs Sarah Keys Colours: RED, BEIGE Cross of Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Lorraine, BEIGE cap. Mrs Caroline George Form: 1U11-46 Tote, Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in excellent form, gaining third success at Haydock (21.6f) in April. Best not judged too harshly on her Ffos Las return 23 days ago and she’s only 1lb above her last winning mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

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8 11 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who returned to form on the back of a wind op when third of 6 in a Fontwell handicap chase (17.7f) last month. Yet another who may come forward from that run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

Tom O’Brien

6 11 8

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne BLUE cap. Breeder: Vincent Digby Form: 1/4215-3 D BF Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud, Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who was progressive over hurdles, shaping encouragingly when third in a Wincanton mares’ handicap (21.3f) on return 34 days ago. Type to do better still now chasing. Interesting. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119

Charlie Deutsch

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PRETTY LITTLE LIAR (IRE) (15) 8

Br m Excellent Art - Pont Allaire (IRE)

Owner: Pretty Boys Syndicate Trainer: David Peter Dunne, Ireland Breeder: Azienda Agricola Sant Agostino E. Vulci

11 3

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK stars, BLACK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars. Form: 22211F

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile mare who matched pick of hurdles form when landing Thurles maiden chase (18f) in November. Fell on handicap debut last time but worthy of note if strong in betting here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

TIMELESS BEAUTY (IRE) (24)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Love Divided (IRE)

6 11 2

McNeill Family & Patrick & Scott Bryceland Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap. Mr Ciaran O’Toole Form: 53143-1 D Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer. Fair hurdles winner for Warren Greatrex and perfect start for new yard when successful on return/handicap chase debut at Lingﬁeld (20f) 24 days ago. More to come. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

ORIENTAL CROSS (IRE) (23)

B m Cape Cross (IRE) - Orion Girl (GER)

8 11

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METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) (34) 7 10 13

B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW Lucinda Russell, Kinross braces, sleeves and cap. William P Dillion Form: 316333 Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Hexham (20f) in June and solid placed efforts on 3 of her 4 starts since for all the handicapper seemingly has her abut right. Others appeal more for win purposes. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

9 10 13

JUBILYMPICS (GB) (20)

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite de Soleil (FR) HOE RACING Emma Lavelle, Marlborough C. R. Whittaker Hatherden Horse Transport

Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN stars, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap. Form: 330-422 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing 3-runner mares’ handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) 14 months ago but not disgraced over fences/hurdles on each of her last 2 starts. Still, she may ﬁnd a couple too good. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

Tom Bellamy

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10.

The Result 2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: MADERA MIST (IRE) 6 10 0 Alan Johns 33-1 (Tim Vaughan) 11 ran

PLAY SMARTER

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Betting Forecast: 11-4 Fontaine Collonges (FR), 11-2 Rose of Arcadia (IRE), 13-2 Precious Eleanor (FR), 8-1 Timeless Beauty (IRE), 11-1 Pretty Little Liar (IRE), 14-1 Vienna Court (IRE), Dame du Soir (FR), 16-1 Jubilympics (GB), 18-1 Methodtothemadness (IRE), 22-1 Oriental Cross (IRE), 28-1 Molly Carew (GB)

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1st

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Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Derek Fox

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Owner: Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PINK star, Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, Breeder: Haras Chevotel LIGHT BLUE cap, PINK star. Sponsor: Tote Form: 446P-16 D TIMEFORM VIEW Three hurdle wins over 2 1/2m in 2019 and revived by a break over fences when scoring on return at Ffos Las (20.9f) in October. Not in same form at Warwick (20f) since and others more persuasive. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

A. P. Heskin

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Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Robert Dunne

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THE MANSIONBET PROUD TO SUPPORT BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer)

2M 7F 7Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3213 to the winning horse The second to receive £1480, the third £739, the fourth £370, the ﬁfth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Mansion Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Mansion Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 17 entries at £29. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2462; Second £1231; Third £615; Fourth £308; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3213.14) No

Horse

Age

Mrs J P E Cunningham & Mr G M Cunningham David Pipe, Wellington Dr R. Simon, N. Simon & G. Saudrais W & S Recycling

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 41-1522

TIMEFORM VIEW Proliﬁc in sellers and carried on good work back in handicaps, runner-up at Cheltenham/Doncaster at up to 3m in recent weeks. No reason why he won’t go well again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

HAPPY HOLLOW (GB) (62)

B g Beat Hollow - Dombeya (IRE)

TEDHAM (GB) (41)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Alegralil Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham triple diamond and armlets. J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales Form: 30/P4P-P Wasdell Group

GETALEAD (IRE) (21)

B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Sean Quinlan

7 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler who disappointed in 3 starts last term and again offered little over fences when pulled up at Wetherby (19.4f) in October. On a recovery mission back over timber. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

Philip Armson (7)

9 11 12

Owner: Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish Colours: WHITE, RED sash, WHITE Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, Breeder: Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd ROYAL BLUE cap. Sponsor: Pra World Ltd Form: 32414-2 D TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who landed a Uttoxeter maiden (23.3f) in February and arrives here having ran with credit when second in a Hexham handicap (23.3f) in October. This mark doesn’t look beyond him. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 120

Jockey

5 12 0

PARICOLOR (FR) (14)

B g Orpen (USA) - Kadiana (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Nick Scholﬁeld

5 11 9

Colours: PINK, PURPLE braces and Mr K. Pickard Claire Harris, Umberleigh sleeves. L. Byrne Form: 04-2111 Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving this term, and he completed a quick hat-trick in 21f handicap at Ascot 20 days ago. Gutsy sort who merits consideration again with a run. Engaged 2.40 Taunton Thursday. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 117 David Prichard (5)

ZAFAR (GER) (29)

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zambuka (FR)

6 11 5

Colours: PINK, PURPLE diamond Owner: Mrs Sian McCain Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley and diamond on cap. Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee Form: 121323 BF Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Fine start for new yard this summer, gaining second success at Kelso (20.8f) in September. Creditable in-the-frame efforts all 3 starts and another good showing not ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113 Miss Abbie McCain (5)

SARTENE’S SON (FR) (23)

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Sartene (FR)

8 10 8

Colours: DARK GREEN and DARK Owner: Mr R. J. Bevis Trainer: Robert Bevis, Duckington BLUE diabolo, DARK BLUE cap, Breeder: Louis de Romanet & Marianne Grataloup DARK GREEN star. Form: 410-24P CD TIMEFORM VIEW Gained ﬁrst career success in C&D handicap hurdle back in January and matched that when second at Warwick (25f) in May. No show back over fences at Ffos Las in November but bounce back not ruled out. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/11/2021 it was reported that the Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 horse was never travelling.

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Jordan Nailor (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: ROBIN GOLD (IRE) 7 10 10 Harry Skelton 6-5 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Getalead (IRE), 4-1 Paricolor (FR), Zafar (GER), 9-2 Happy Hollow (GB), 8-1 Sartene’s Son (FR), 10-1 Tedham (GB) Race Summary: HAPPY HOLLOW is very lightly raced for a 9-y-o and returned with a solid second over this sort of trip at Hexham in October. He gets the nod to build on that and come out on top. This is competitive despite the small field though, Getalead, if taking up this engagement, and Paricolor heading up the dangers. 1-2-3: 1.HAPPY HOLLOW 2.GETALEAD (IRE) 3.PARICOLOR (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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CHELTENHAM 2.25 for four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £60000

THE BETFAIR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

3M 2F

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the ﬁfth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries at £250. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) No

Horse

Age

Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Colours: GREY, WHITE epaulets. Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary Form: 12/253PC Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes H & C Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Just denied in the Gold Cup in his peak years for Nicky Henderson but not the same force last season. Opening mark is potentially a good one but does arrive with something to prove for new yard. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 159

ENRILO (FR) (13)

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Martin Broughton & Friends 4 Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Cross of Lorraine and sleeves. Mme Daniela Airaldi Form: 21P13-F Morson Group Harry Cobden

11 10 7

FAGAN (GB) (23)

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Northwood May

Owner: Mr S Brackenbury Colours: RED and WHITE diabolo, Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars, RED Breeder: J. R. Weston cap. Sponsor: Lactodorum Contracts Ltd Form: 0/6310-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Low mileage for age and resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Newbury in January. Good second in veterans’ event at Warwick on return but struggled in a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree last term. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 140

Harry Skelton

7 11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Took really well to fences last term, and ﬁrst past post in bet365 Chase at Sandown only to be disqualiﬁed for bumping rival late. Shaping well before falling in Ladbrokes Trophy on return. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 147

Jockey

9 11 12

SANTINI (GB) (266)

B g Milan - Tinagoodnight (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Harry Bannister

MISTER FOGPATCHES (IRE) (19) 7 10 6

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Jenniferjo (IRE) Owner: Mr J. B. Fahy Trainer: P. A. Fahy, Ireland Breeder: Mr J. B. Fahy

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BLACK epaulets, BLACK halved sleeves, quartered cap Form: 43-1433

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Scottish National on ﬁnal start last term and still on the upgrade judged on this season’s efforts, good third of 16 at Navan last time. Jumping a possible concern around here, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 139

8 10 6

ROCCO (IRE) (34)

B g Shantou (USA) - Navaro (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr & Mrs P Carter Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham G. T. Morrow Agetur (UK) Ltd

Daniel Mullins

Colours: MAROON and DARK GREEN (quartered), MAROON and BLACK check sleeves, DARK GREEN cap. Form: 026-241

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run when game winner of the Badger Beer at Wincanton 5 weeks ago but not an obvious type to follow up off a career-high mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 139 Sam Twiston-Davies

QUARENTA (FR) (210)

B or Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Negresse de Cuta (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

9 10 3

Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap. Robin Van Haaren & Evelyne Van Haaren Form: 0B/103-P D Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown some quirks but proved better than ever when scoring on Ascot reappearance last season. Mixed record after but has dipped below last winning mark ahead of return. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 136

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HURRICANE HARVEY (GB) (34) 7 10 2

B g Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Walid Marzouk & Richard Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Mr J. L. Skinner bresbet ltd

Colours: PINK, BLACK star, PINK sleeves, BLACK stars, PINK cap, BLACK star. Form: 21P0-43 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who improved on that when sent chasing last season, winning twice, and stepped up on return when third in Badger Beer at Wincanton. Stamina will be tested here, however. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 135

POTTERS LEGEND (GB) (23)

B g Midnight Legend - Loose Morals (IRE)

Paddy Brennan

11 10 0

COMMODORE (FR) (309)

Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

9 10 0

Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK Venetia Williams, Hereford stripe and sleeves. Herve d’Armaille Form: 4P/2U0PFaucets Limited

COURT MASTER (IRE) (13)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Mr Cyril Carty Kiely Bros Ltd

Charlie Deutsch

8 10 0

Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap. Form: 4610-P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season and left reappearance well behind when second at Newbury 2 weeks ago. Up against it from 5lb out of the handicaps. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 128

Richard Patrick

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: STORM CONTROL (IRE) 7 10 3 Richard Patrick 5-1 (Kerry Lee) 7 ran

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Enrilo (FR), 6-1 Hurricane Harvey (GB), 7-1 Commodore (FR), 17-2 Mister Fogpatches (IRE), 10-1 Rocco (IRE), 11-1 Santini (GB), Potters Legend (GB), 12-1 Fagan (GB), 22-1 Quarenta (FR), Court Master (IRE) Race Summary: ENRILO was shaping well before coming down in the Ladbrokes Trophy on return and remains on a competitive mark having finished first past the post in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April. Commodore has a good record fresh and went well in this last year, while Santini is a fascinating runner switched to a handicap for a new yard.

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AWAY RACING

1-2-3: 1.ENRILO (FR) 2.COMMODORE (FR) 3.SANTINI

AWAY RACING

PLAY SMARTER

AWAY RACING

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 7, 8, 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

AWAY RACING

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when a narrow second at Haydock on last season’s return and in the process of running well when departing in this last year. Lost way after but goes well fresh. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 132

Jack Quinlan

AWAY RACING

Owner: Mrs J. May Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket cross belts and star on cap. Breeder: F. S. and Mrs May Form: 5261-65 D Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who enjoyed a good 2020/21, enhancing record in veterans’ events at Fakenham in March. Not disgraced at Warwick on return and was beaten only a length in this last year off 2lb higher. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 133

AWAY RACING

FIFTH RACE 2.40

for three yrs old and upwards

Total race value £5873

THE LES GEE MEMORIAL ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)(Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part Of The Racing Excellence Initiative)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2396 to the winning horse The second to receive £1103, the third £551, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to October 26th, 2021, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 7th, 2021, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. Friends and family of Les Gee have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 17 entries at £22. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1836; Second £918; Third £459; Fourth £289; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2396.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

Horse

Age

Jockey

9 12 2

BORAK (IRE) (18)

B g Kodiac - Right After Moyne (IRE)

Owner: Smerdon Tree Services Ltd Colours: MAROON, BLACK Trainer: Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow chevron and armlets. Breeder: Mr Tom Kelly Form: 0/4-1400 D TIMEFORM VIEW Returned with 2m Newton Abbot success but not in same for since, including well held at Ludlow last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107

Caoilin Quinn

APPLESANDPIERRES (IRE) (15) 13 12 2

B g Pierre - Cluain Chaoin (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Exors of the Late Mr C. J. Leech Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn John Doyle W & S Recycling

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE hoops, checked sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 100-PFP D

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran handicapper who has failed to complete in 3 outings in France this autumn since returning from a year on the sidelines. Has too much to prove. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107 Miss Roisin Leech (5)

GREEN OR BLACK (IRE) (8)

Gr m Zebedee - Boucheron Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr Michael Rees Evan Williams, Llancarfan Stonecross Stud Tote

9 12 1

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE stars, sleeves and cap. Form: 433345 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 over fences at Wincanton 8 days ago on his ﬁrst start for Evan WIlliams but is fairly treated on his best hurdle exploits if bouncing back to form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106 Mr Edward Rees (5)

LADY TREMAINE (IRE) (27)

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Lough Lein Leader (IRE)

6 11 12

Owner: Duncan, Dunnington, Nicholls & Shaw Colours: YELLOW and DARK BLUE Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley diamonds, YELLOW sleeves. Breeder: Tom Burns Form: 25/1/26-4 Sponsor: PROACTIVE PERSONNEL LIMITED TIMEFORM VIEW Not given an unduly hard time when fourth on her 2m Uttoxeter reappearance and appeals as one who could have more to offer now switching to a handicap. Also has cheekpieces added. Interesting. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 103

Peter Kavanagh

GOUET DES BRUYERES (FR) (37)5 11 11

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Innsbruck (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Daresbury,Buckley,R Mills,D Mills,Walsh Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE Oliver Greenall, Malpas stripes, halved sleeves, RED cap. Mr Guillaume Thomas Form: 120-124 BF Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of of a pair of 2m handicap chases for this yard. Went off too hard when fourth at Musselburgh last time and of some interest now having ﬁrst start in a handicap over hurdles. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

PHOEBUS LESCRIBAA (FR) (17) 9

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Mia Lescribaa (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Medbourne Racing Robin Dickin, Alcester P. Laﬁtte, L. Laﬁtte & M. Barreyat Clay Street Property Consultants

Daire Davis (3)

11 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, ORANGE cap. Form: 216654

TIMEFORM VIEW Regained the winning thread at Southwell in June. Has found life tougher since but latest run back at Southwell was respectable. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98 Miss Alice Stevens (3)

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AFTER THE FOX (GB) (16)

B g Universal (IRE) - Foxglove Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

6 10 12

You Can Be Sure Colours: RED, YELLOW Cross of Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Lorraine and cap. Mr & Mrs D. Futter Form: 4026-00 Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 19f Warwick handicap hurdle at the turn of the year but his 2 runs this season have bene underwhelming. The return of cheekpieces needs to help him. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89 Miss Anna Johnston (5)

8 10 11

TAQWAA (IRE) (12)

Ch g Iffraaj - Hallowed Park (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr Robert Jenkinson L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Lodge Park Stud Ski-Dazzle Ltd

Colours: BROWN, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, BROWN armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap. Form: 550/-400

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m winner on Flat. Best run in this sphere when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (2m) in October but he’s run poorly on both starts since. Visored ﬁrst time. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88 (-4) Miss Alice Coleman (5)

VON MELAS (IRE) (58)

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Rock Magic (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

3 10 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW triple diamond, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap. Form: 654

Church Farm Racing Club Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Whitebarn Farming Ltd Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form on the Flat/in juvenile hurdles for Mick/David Easterby but is less exposed than a lot of these now switching to handicap company for the ﬁrst time over hurdles. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

8 10 0

DEE LANE (IRE) (199)

Br g Oscar (IRE) - Royal Robin (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Deeside Partnership Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Edmond Kent Tote

Jay Tidball (3)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap. Form: 60/0PF-5

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers/hurdles, including remote last of 5 in a C&D handicap when last seen in May. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68 Ben Ffrench Davis

9 10 0

ANGEL’S ENVY (GB) (8)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Caoba

Owner: Mr Alan R. Lyons Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds YELLOW stripe, striped sleeves, Breeder: Distillery Stud YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN spots. Form: 36/-60PP TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has returned out of sorts. Can’t make a case for from a long way out of the handicap. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 64 Miss Menna Bridger (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: RAGAMUFFIN (IRE) 5 10 4 Liam Harrison 10-11 (Neil Mulholland) 13 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 4-1 Lady Tremaine (IRE), Gouet des Bruyeres (FR), 5-1 Green Or Black (IRE), 13-2 Phoebus Lescribaa (FR), 17-2 After The Fox (GB), 10-1 Von Melas (IRE), 18-1 Taqwaa (IRE), 33-1 Dee Lane (IRE), 50-1 Borak (IRE), Applesandpierres (IRE), 100-1 Angel’s Envy (GB)

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Race Summary: LADY TREMAINE appeals as one who could have more to offer now handicapping for a good yard so she’s the suggestion. Gouet des Bruyeres went off too hard over fences last time and he’s feared most ahead of Green Or Black, who has been given a chance by the handicapper. 1-2-3: 1.LADY TREMAINE (IRE) 2.GOUET DES BRUYERES (FR) 3.GREEN OR BLACK (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Les Gee 1931 – 2020

Les was the epitome of a true gentleman, well known and liked in his home village of Gobowen and here at Bangor-on-Dee racecourse where he was a member since the 60’s and rarely missed a meeting. Les was a very sociable gentleman, it was difficult to find someone he didn’t know, he remembered everyone’s name even in his advanced years. He liked nothing more than a day at the races, enjoying a pint and a bet on the second favourite. Les will be fondly remembered by many here today and his friends are proud to have sponsored this race to honour a true gentleman.

CHELTENHAM 3.00 for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total race value £35000

THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

3M 6F 37Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for five yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. GLENFARCLAS SINGLE MALT WHISKY has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. In addition, they will award a £150 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GLENFARCLAS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 2 at £35 and 17 at £175. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) No

Horse

Age

BALKO DES FLOS (FR) (28)

10 11 12

Ch g Balko (FR) - Royale Marie (FR)

Jockey

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW Owner: RacehorseClub Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland and MAROON geometric shapes. 64U2-05 C Breeder: Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who arrives on back of creditable ﬁfth of 13 to Back On The Lash in handicap over C&D 28 days ago. Well in the mix. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 161 Rachael Blackmore

TALKISCHEAP (IRE) (28)

B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr Charles Dingwall Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Mr Michael Veale Fbc Manby Bowdler

9 10 12

Colours: WHITE and BLACK check, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap. Form: 0P-2PPU

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to complete on his last three runs, debut for new yard when unseated rider 18th in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago. Has serious questions to answer at present. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 147

Tom Bellamy

ALPHA DES OBEAUX (FR) (12) 11 10 7

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Omega des Obeaux (FR)

Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: MAROON, WHITE star, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland armlets and star on cap. Breeder: Marie Devilder & Stephanie Form: 0-C6P00 Fasquelle TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old nowdays, only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f) 12 days ago. It’s now nineteen runs since his last win back in 2018 Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 142 Mr Ben Bromley (7)

BACK ON THE LASH (GB) (28)

B g Malinas (GER) - Giovanna Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

7 10 6

Mr M. Boothright Colours: BLACK, PURPLE sleeves, Martin Keighley, Cheltenham RED spots. Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips Form: 110151 CD Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4-6 this season with career best in 13-runner handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago by neck from Singing Banjo, just holding on. Up 3lb but he can his make presence felt again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 141

Sean Bowen

MIDNIGHT MAESTRO (GB) (26) 9 10 5

B g Midnight Legend - Calamintha Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Enda Bolger, Ireland Breeder: Pitchall Stud

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 1PF1-42

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well on his cross-country debut after 7 months off when second of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. Up in trip now, and he’s not taken lightly. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 140

MORTAL (IRE) (19)

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Pomme Tiepy (FR) Owner: Mr A. Dunlop Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland Breeder: Corrib Racing

9 10 4

Colours: BLUE, BLUE and PRIMROSE striped sleeves, striped cap. Form: F5P050

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run, but he was given a considerate time of things on his return from 3 months off when ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Navan (24f) 19 days ago. Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 139

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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Loadsofability (IRE) Owner: Mr A. Halsall Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland Breeder: Mrs Claire Doyle

8 10 3

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: P0F0-04

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who returned from 4 months off with good fourth of 13 to Back On The Lash in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago. Merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark now. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 138

SINGING BANJO (IRE) (28)

B g Generous (IRE) - Mille Fleurs (FR)

11 10 2

Colours: YELLOW, RED chevrons on sleeves, RED cap. Form: 40-1112

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of Cross-Country in early summer and took his form up a notch after 5 months off when neck second to Back On The Lash over C&D 28 days ago. Firmly in the picture nudged up just 2lb. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 137

DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (28)

Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The French Link Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Mr Yves Maupoil Tote

8 10 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds, WHITE cap. Form: 44236-3 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner for Emmanuel Clayeux who posted very good third of 13 to Back On The Lash here on his yard debut 28 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137

Harry Bannister

BLAST OF KOEMAN (IRE) (26) 10 10 0

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Erintante (IRE) Owner: Inittowinit Syndicate Trainer: Peter Maher, Ireland Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud

Colours: BLACK, GREY stars on sleeves and cap. Form: 322-6P5

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded respectable ﬁfth of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. It’s worth noting though that it’s now twenty six runs since his last win in 2017. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 132

POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (20)

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) All Stars Sports, Davies & Racehorse Club Christian Williams, Bridgend Mrs P. J. O’Connor RacehorseClub.com

11 10 0

Colours: NAVY, YELLOW & MAROON geometric shapes, ORANGE collar & cuffs. Form: 0PP-06P

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2019 Midlands National and Welsh National but not so productive since, pulled up in 25f handicap chase at Haydock 20 days ago, Needs to get back on track. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

Jack Tudor (3)

BALLYBOKER BRIDGE (IRE) (26)14 10 0

B g Gold Well - Ballyboker Lady (IRE) Owner: Mr James P. Mckeon Trainer: Peter Maher, Ireland Breeder: Mrs Olivia Byrne

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, hooped sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 2/2P-S20

6 10 0

FOX PRO (FR) (28)

B g Coastal Path - Devise II (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Sean O’Keeffe

Mrs Jane Williams Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star and Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton star on cap. E.A.R.L. Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet Form: 2P2P20 Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, seventh of 13 to Back On The Lash over C&D 28 days ago. 8lb out of the handicap however, so others are more persuasive. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127 Chester Williams (3)

MR DIABLO (IRE) (26)

Br g Presenting - Aremebooksready (IRE)

Colours: BLACK, PINK spots and sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 20P6-P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2017, though he wasn’t disgraced after 6 months off when ninth of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. Plenty more is required from 8lb “wrong” in the weights here, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 127

Luke Dempsey

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12 10 0

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TIMEFORM VIEW Is a stalwart of the cross-country sphere, but he wasn’t at his best after 7 months off when seventh of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back here, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 129

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CALL IT MAGIC (IRE) (26)

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Luas Luso (IRE) Owner: Mrs Z. Wentworth Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland Breeder: G. & M. Williams

11 10 0

Colours: PINK, LIGHT GREEN striped sleeves and cap. Form: 045-P10

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who landed cross country chase here in May. Not disgraced on his return when eighth in similar event at Punchestown last month, but 10lb out of the handicap. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 125

SUPER CITIZEN (GB) (26)

B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE)

Adam Wedge

7 10 0

Owner: Mrs Alurie O’Sullivan Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL Trainer: Eugene M. O’Sullivan, Ireland BLUE chevrons, halved sleeves, Breeder: Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan quartered cap. Form: 000466 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser. Faced stiff task when very good sixth on his cross country debut at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago but he’s 19lb out of the handicap here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 116

Charlie Deutsch

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Blinkers worn by No. 7, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 12.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: SOME NECK (FR) 9 10 11 Mr B W Harvey 18-1 (John McConnell) 10 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 11-2 Midnight Maestro (GB), Diesel d’Allier (FR), 13-2 Back On The Lash (GB), 15-2 Plan of Attack (IRE), 9-1 Singing Banjo (IRE), 12-1 Balko des Flos (FR), 20-1 Blast of Koeman (IRE), 22-1 Talkischeap (IRE), 25-1 Potters Corner (IRE), 28-1 Fox Pro (FR), 33-1 Call It Magic (IRE), Super Citizen (GB), 40-1 Alpha des Obeaux (FR), Mortal (IRE), 50-1 Ballyboker Bridge (IRE), 150-1 Mr Diablo (IRE) Race Summary: Plenty are in with a shout. Enda Bolger has a good record in this event so MIDNIGHT MAESTRO gets the nod having made a promising start in the cross-country scene when second at Punchestown last month. Plan of Attack and Singing Banjo both acquitted themselves really well over C&D last time and seem sure to be on the premises, while Back On The Lash and Balko des Flos are on the shortlist too. 1-2-3: 1.MIDNIGHT MAESTRO 2.PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) 3.SINGING BANJO (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total race value £7600

THE DTS SCAFFOLDING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4138 to the winning horse The second to receive £1906, the third £953 and the fourth £477. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DTS Scaffolding have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 34 entries at £29. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3171; Second £1586; Third £793; Fourth £397. (Penalty Value £4138.96)

Horse

Age

BARRICHELLO (GB) (20)

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons Owners Group 066 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley on sleeves, BLACK cap. E. R. Hanbury Form: 2222-11 C Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Slightly frustrating last season but an improved performer during the autumn, winning a brace of novice events at Bangor and Haydock (Listed). Expected to defy a double penalty. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 131

FLAMMARION (GER) (33)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Favorite (GER) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Willpower Partnership David Pipe, Wellington Gestut Gorlsdorf W & S Recycling

Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE star, hooped sleeves. Form: 10-10 D

CHRIS COOL (GB) (24)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Theo Gillard (5)

5 11 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner and a fair maiden on the Flat. Hood retained and made a successful hurdles debut at Newton Abbot but in nothing like the same form at Ffos Las. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Jockey

5 11 12

Philip Armson (7)

5 10 12

Evason, Harney and Greenall Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE Oliver Greenall, Malpas spots, sleeves and cap. Harney Greenall Evason Partnership Form: 536-5 Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort in bumpers when ﬁfth on last month’s reappearance. Bred for hurdling but needs to raise his game to be competitive in a novice. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Fergus Gregory (3)

DRENAGH (IRE) (647)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Diva Antonia (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

6 10 12

Mr Bill Hawkins Colours: ORANGE, BLACK disc, Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth hooped sleeves, quartered cap. S. O. Berry & C. J. Berry Form: PU5332/Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer but plenty of promise when placed in a brace of bumpers in early. Presumably had share of issues given he’s been off since. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

EMRAAN (IRE) (38)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Wissal (USA) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Nick Scholﬁeld

5 10 12

YELLOW, MAROON Colours: ERWHITE sleeves, armlets, MAROON NNYELLOW quartered cap. and U R Form: N NO

Mr Mickey Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Shadwell Estate Company Limited Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best on Flatt ((stays ys 1m), on do downgrade wngr in 2021. NON Star RatingIIIII RUNNER. RatingIIIII Official Official BHA Rating -

GIOVANNI ROYALE (GB) (30)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Beneﬁque Royale Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

5 10 12

Len,Jon,Davies,Downes,Sumner,White,Booth Colours: MAROON and LIGHT Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth BLUE stripes, hooped cap. Len,Downes,Burleigh,White,Booth&Hewlett Form: 4/3-0 Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Marleton Cross Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Presumably difficult to train given ﬂeeting appearances and likely a handicap project after this. Hood ﬁtted. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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HALF THE FREEDOM (GB) (37) 5 10 12

Ch g Haafhd - Freedom Song Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

The Free At Last Partnership Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham striped sleeves and cap. World Racing Network Form: 0 Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €34,000 Haafhd half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Virnon, stays 3m. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/4m). In need of the experience in a Chepstow bumper last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Kevin Brogan (3)

STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE) (33)5 10 12

B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Kayley Woollacott Racing Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne Mrs Margaret McGauran The Fire House

Colours: BLACK, MAUVE star, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars, MAUVE cap, LIGHT BLUE star. Form: 3430-U0

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed ability in bumpers but well held completed start over hurdles. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

5 10 12

THEOULE (FR) (29)

B or Br g Le Havre (IRE) - Santa Louisia Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

James Best

Emma Bishop Racing Club Colours: ROYAL BLUE, SCARLET Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham striped sleeves, WHITE cap. S.C.A. Elevage de Tourgeville et al Form: 0-P NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on the ﬁrst of his 2 starts on the Flat for Martyn Meade but no impact both starts over hurdles 7 months apart. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Harrison Beswick (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 2, 9.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) 5 11 5 Brian Hughes 30-100 (Donald McCain) 8 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 2-5 Barrichello (GB), 9-1 Flammarion (GER), Drenagh (IRE), 22-1 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), 28-1 Chris Cool (GB), 33-1 Half The Freedom (GB), 66-1 Giovanni Royale (GB), 150-1 Theoule (FR) Race Summary: BARRICHELLO got into a lovely rhythm when making all in listed company ay Haydock 3 weeks ago and should have little difficulty defying a double penalty back down in class. The market will help assess Drenagh’s well-being on return to action and he is feared most at this stage. 1-2-3: 1.BARRICHELLO 2.DRENAGH (IRE) 3.FLAMMARION (GER) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total race value £22000

THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

2M 7F 213Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11446 to the winning horse The second to receive £5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the ﬁfth £657 and the sixth £327. for four yrs old and upwards. £110 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 6lb. CITIPOST has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CITIPOST. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 2 at £22 and 13 at £110. Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8745; Second £4371; Third £2187; Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60)

Horse

Age

SPORTING JOHN (IRE) (27)

B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Wild Spell (IRE) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Stephanie Hanly

6 11 12

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 0/31FP-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner who impressively landed Scilly Isles Chase in February. Smart form when scoring in listed event here on return/handicap debut (after wind op) last month and he’s open progress. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 151

Jockey

AGRAPART (FR) (36)

B or Br g Martaline - Afragha (IRE)

Tom O’Brien

10 11 3

Owner: Gascoigne Brookes Barker & Jakeman Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, Breeder: Jean-Marc Lucas YELLOW cap, PURPLE star. Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing Form: 461-000 CD TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he’s still capable of smart form when landing handicap at Kelso on the back of a wind op in March. Little impact this term (Flat on penultimate start) but he’s back at his last winning mark. Chester Williams (3) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

ASK DILLON (IRE) (20)

B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE)

8 11 3

Colours: MAUVE and PINK Owner: 4 The Fun Partnership Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham (quartered), WHITE sleeves, MAUVE stars. Breeder: Mrs Jerry Rohan 461-460 CD Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap hurdler last season, signing off with success at Cheltenham (3m) in April. Yet to make an impact this term but below last winning mark now and a return to this track will beneﬁt. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

BOTOX HAS (FR) (26)

B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR)

5 10 11

Owner: Mr John Stone Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap. Breeder: S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud Form: 406P-F0 C Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t quite progressed as anticipated since taking a course conditions race last October. Fell heavily on his chase debut/return and latest effort suggested that enlisting headgear is a good move. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 136

SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) (14)

Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Bridgequarter Lady (IRE)

ONAGATHERINGSTORM (IRE) (27)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Springﬁeld Mary (IRE)

Harry Skelton

6 10 6

Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star. 321-132 D Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Form: Breeder: John Killeen Sponsor: Red Rock Partnership Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who conﬁrmed hurdles debut promise when running out a comfortable winner of a maiden/novice during the spring. Behind Sporting John when second last month and more needed to ﬁgure. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 131

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8 10 9

Colours: BLACK, PURPLE sleeves, Owner: Mr M. Boothright RED spots. Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Form: 211-P00 Breeder: Kevin Neville Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by blinkers and a return to hurdles when winning at Wetherby and Ascot in January/February. Doesn’t appear to have returned in much form this term, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 134

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SAINT DALINA (FR) (265)

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Dalina (FR)

7 10 4

Owner: Mr Alan Halsall Colours: ROYAL BLUE, DARK Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton GREEN sleeves and cap. Breeder: Mme Josette Lasseur Form: 212431Sponsor: LKF Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up at Uttoxeter last December and continued in good form, showing a good attitude to notch a third career victory back there when last seen in March. Up 5lb and may need this on reappearance. Sam Twiston-Davies Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 129

KANSAS CITY CHIEF (IRE) (27) 12 10 0

B g Westerner - Badawi Street

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW Jersey Racing Friends Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke cross belts and sleeves. Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Form: 3U0-513 CD Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was all the better for his comeback run in Jersey when landing a C&D handicap under this rider in October. Similar form when third next time so holds each-way claims. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

5 10 0

THE WREKIN (IRE) (28)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Sapphire Flame (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr M R & Mrs C J Barnwell Henry Daly, Ludlow Mr John Coffey M. Barnwell Services Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE epaulets and armlets, hooped cap. Form: 2-11105

FERROBIN (IRE) (36)

Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Fedaia (IRE)

Richard Patrick

7 10 0

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons Owner: Mrs D. Prosser and armlets, quartered cap. Trainer: Max Young, Droitwich 244F-21 Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Provided trainer with ﬁrst winner under Rules at Market Rasen last December and back on song after 6 months off when landing 8-runner event at Ludlow last month. Blinkers on but may struggle here. Charlie Hammond Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122 (-1)

6 10 0

ERNESTO (GER) (42)

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica

Tom Buckley (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8, 11.

AWAY RACING

Owner: Midtech Colours: LIGHT BLUE and RED Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch (quartered), hooped sleeves, Breeder: Gestut Rottgen WHITE cap. Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd Form: 3241-15 TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough hurdles success in Exeter maiden (17f) before following up in 2 1/2m Uttoxeter handicap in June. Second on the Flat latest but looks up against it. Engaged 1.25 Warwick Thursday. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117

AWAY RACING

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner of novice hurdles last term who ran creditably on just his second handicap start when ﬁfth of 20 in handicap hurdle (11/1) here 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces on but more needed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 124

Miss Victoria Malzard (7)

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The Result 2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

AWAY RACING

1st

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2020: COME ON TEDDY (IRE) 6 10 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-2 (Tom George) 12 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 9-4 Sporting John (IRE), 15-2 Onagatheringstorm (IRE), 9-1 Botox Has (FR), 10-1 Ask Dillon (IRE), 12-1 Kansas City Chief (IRE), The Wrekin (IRE), 14-1 Agrapart (FR), Saint Dalina (FR), 18-1 Ferrobin (IRE), 20-1 Shannon Bridge (IRE), 33-1 Ernesto (GER) Race Summary: Having largely failed to deliver over fences last term, SPORTING JOHN got firmly back on track when making a winning return/handicap debut back over hurdles here last month, proving his effectiveness at 3m in the process. With further improvement on the cards, he gets the vote to follow up. First-time cheekpieces should help Botox Has so Gary Moore’s charge is feared most, ahead of Ask Dillon. 1-2-3: 1.SPORTING JOHN (IRE) 2.BOTOX HAS (FR) 3.ASK DILLON (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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THE MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £1906 to the winning horse The second to receive £878, the third £438 and the fourth £219. for four, ﬁve and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 14lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Bangor on Dee Races will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. Also a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 30 entries at £17. - Closed December 4th, 2021 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1461; Second £730; Third £365; Fourth £183. (Penalty Value £1906.10) No

Horse

Age

ASK THE JUDGE (IRE) (-)

Ch g Ask - Connemara Kate (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Ms Jennie Candlish Jennie Candlish, Leek Jarlath Fahey Pra World Ltd

5 11 0

Colours: PINK, GREY and PINK halved sleeves, GREY cap. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Ask gelding. Dam point winner. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

BARROWDALE (IRE) (362)

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Tanya Thyne (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Ms Mary Fennell Trust Inns Limited

Sean Quinlan

6 11 0

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 1-

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 3-y-o, Cloudings gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including ungenuine but smart hurdler/useful chaser Wymott and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating Testify. Won sole start in Irish points.

Jockey

BRAVETHEWAVES (GB) (42)

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny

Theo Gillard (5)

4 11 0

Owner: The Brave Bunch Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, Breeder: Mr S. G. Adams striped cap. Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner Form: 6 TIMEFORM VIEW Had the run of the race when sixth of 9 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft, 14/1) on debut 42 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/10/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Fergus Gregory (3) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

CABHFUILFUNGI (IRE) (261)

B g Mahler - Maggie Andy (IRE)

5 11 0

Owner: Mr C. J. Tipton Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops Trainer: John Groucott, Much Wenlock and sleeves, hooped cap. Breeder: G. Quirk Form: 4-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging start to career when fourth in a 13-runner bumpe at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) on debut in March. Has since left Ian John McCarthy and tongue strap on for the 1st time. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

COME ON GARY (IRE) (-)

B g Milan - Cercle des Amis (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Henry Oliver, Abberley Martin Moloney Hatt Kitchens

5 11 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK hoop, PINK sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, PINK cap. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, £8,000 5-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam (h85), point winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (French 2 1/4m-3 3/4m winner) Otchoa Rouge Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

HUBBLE (GB) (-)

Gr g Telescope (IRE) - Tomintoul Star Owner: North West Racing Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton Breeder: Mrs Mandi Meer

David Noonan

4 11 0 Colours: PURPLE, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, PURPLE cap, WHITE star. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to fair hurdler (2m winner) Fearsome. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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INFLAGRANTE (IRE) (-)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Maggie Connolly (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mrs David Johnson Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Mr Barry O’Driscoll Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

5 11 0

Colours: RED, DARK GREEN diamonds on sleeves. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam (h124) bumper/2 1/4m winner (stayed 2 1/2m). Yard does very well in bumpers, so one to take seriously on debut. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

JUST DEEGEETEEBEE (GB) (62) 5

B g Malinas (GER) - Rising Bell

Owner: Mr A. G. Fear Trainer: Dai Burchell, Ebbw Vale Breeder: A. G. Fear

11 0

Colours: ORANGE, BLUE and CHOCOLATE hoops, ORANGE cap. Form: 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Safely held in a Chepstow bumper on debut in October, but ought to do better over obstacles further down the line. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (45)

B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Rocking Horse Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow Miss Roisin Carey Humphrey Butler Ltd

Colours: WHITE, BLACK star, BLACK and WHITE halved sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK star. Form: 6

SILVERHILL STAMP (IRE) (31)

B g Getaway (GER) - Tramp Stamp (IRE) Owner: Level Par Racing Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket Breeder: Spratstown Stud Sbl

Nick Scholﬁeld

4 11 0

Colours: RED and WHITE (quartered), hooped sleeves, RED cap. Form: 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Is bred to do well in this discipline, but ﬁnished only seventh of 9 in an AW event at Lingﬁeld on debut 31 days ago. Can do better faced with a more suitable test. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Conor Ring (3)

4 11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Take Em Out, but was soon outpaced once things started to get serious in a C&D bumper on debut 45 days ago. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

David Bass

Charlie Todd (3)

4 10 7

DICEY RIELLY (IRE) (23)

B f Getaway (GER) - Saintly Lady (IRE)

Owner: Mr Donal Devereux Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Tom Devereux EMERALD GREEN cap. Form: 0-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than ﬁrst time up after 7 months off when eighth in 16-runner contest at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) 23 days ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Peter Kavanagh (7)

FORTUNE TRAVELLER (GB) (-) 4 10 7

B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - When In Roam (IRE) Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Mr J. R. Salter John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn Mr J R Salter Tote

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, hooped cap. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune ﬁlly. Dam (h98) bumper/23f hurdle winner. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Ben Poste

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3, 4.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2020: LESSER (IRE) 6 10 11 Daniel Hiskett 4-1 (Richard Phillips) 5 ran

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Betting Forecast: 7-2 Barrowdale (IRE), 9-2 Inflagrante (IRE), 5-1 Cabhfuilfungi (IRE), 9-1 Silverhill Stamp (IRE), 14-1 Ask The Judge (IRE), 16-1 Bravethewaves (GB), 18-1 Rockinastorm (IRE), 20-1 Fortune Traveller (GB), 22-1 Hubble (GB), 25-1 Come On Gary (IRE), 28-1 Just Deegeeteebee (GB), 33-1 Dicey Rielly (IRE) Race Summary: INFLAGRANTE represents a stable with an excellent record in bumpers, so he’s taken to emulate his dam and make a successful start. Barrowdale, a 10-length winner of his sole start in Irish points last December, warrants plenty of respect, while Cabhfuilfungi is the pick of those with previous experience in this sphere. 1-2-3: 1.INFLAGRANTE (IRE) 2.BARROWDALE (IRE) 3.CABHFUILFUNGI (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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